Water is a precious resource, and while many of the trades have been
taught to do their part - whether it be plumbing,
roofing, or paving - to divert water off the site as quickly as
possible, the times are starting to change. It certainly is important
to create the proper sloping and drainage for directing the downpour of
a so-called "100-year storm" away from any buildings, and yet in most
cases, fresh rain water that can be retained and reused on site is the
ideal irrigation situation. Keeping stormwater from flowing off the
site also helps to prevent soil erosion.
As public awareness has turned toward issues of sustainability, so have
the building industries. There are numerous
products available to help with on-site water management, such as
permeable pavers, which let water drain through the hardscaped surface
and into the ground (and eventually to an aquifer), or Silva cells,
which are underground structural cells that let water in and allow
space for tree roots to grow without disturbing nearby paved surfaces.
Paradise Cityscapes has been trained and is qualified to install Silva
cells, which can be used to help new saplings grow
into beautiful mature trees by providing them with more root space than
they normally have in urban areas.
Many developers, city
planners, and
homeowners are keenly interested in rain gardens, which serve many
purposes at once, including aesthetic enjoyment, natural habitat for
wildlife, stormwater direction and retention, and a focal point to
create interest or to contrast with other sections of your garden.
Paradise Cityscapes
has a lot of experience with different types of stormwater management.
Whether you want better drainage, a natural swimming pool, or a rain
garden, if you choose Paradise, you will be in good hands and the
nearest underground stream will thank you.
